Pros and Contours
What It Is: An amazing new gel-based contouring duo from MAKE UP FOR EVER. I’ve had the pleasure of trying this product out over the last couple of weeks and I’ve got two things to say about it. One, it’s super easy to use. Two, it works like a charm. For the unfamiliar, contouring is that secret way to give you a ‘no makeup’ look while making your features pop. By artfully applying the shimmery highlight powder and the contrasting taupe contouring powder (and there are tutorials for how to do so right on the Sephora website), you’re able to work with your cheekbones and bone structure to give your face some glamorous definition. I was always afraid of contouring as – if applied too heavily – it can give you a clown-ish or ‘bearded lady’ look. But the pigmentation here is so light that even a pale gal like myself can make it work.
Who It’s For: Your beauty-obsessed bestie, for her birthday. Your wife, as another product to try out. Your niece, to give her a head start on mastering contouring.
What It Costs: $45. I strongly recommend picking up the accompanying brush!
Where It’s At: Sephora.ca and stores across Canada.
Bonus entry into this month’s beauty giveaway from Nourage! Tell me in the comments below – have you tried any contouring products? Any faves?
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haven’t tried any yet
I haven’t tried contouring yet – I’m really a novice with make-up. I’d love to try sometime!
I have not tried contouring yet, it always looks difficult, but maybe not with this Make Up For Ever duo.
I have never used contouring products unless you count blush.
I haven’t yet tried any contouring products.
I like to lightly contour with a cool toned bronzer – even a neutral-rosy blush will work in a pinch!
No. I have never tried contouring products outside of a little blush.
I haven’t tried contours yet but I want to
Have only used blush in the past; this product looks really nice.
I have never tried contours.
I have tried them and they are great.
I’ve never tried contours
I have never tried them before – just bronzer and blush.
I have not tried products like this, but they sure look promising. I would love to try this – thank you!
I have never tried a contouring product, but love the idea.
I have never tried contouring products
I have never tried contouring products
Nouráge bonus entry: I have never tried any contouring products but would like to. It looks amazing if one knows how to do it. Thanks
Nourage bonus entry: I am to afraid to try contouring since I’m so pale. I’m worried that I would look like I had dirt on my face!
I haven’t, I also have very pale skin, and it is difficuult to find a match that works.
I have never tried contouring products. I am intimidated by the whole thing.
I have never tried contouring products. Seem like a bit too much work to me.
I have never tried contouring products. I find it hard enough apply regular foundation and concealer in such a way that it hides flaws.
I have never tried any contouring products.
I have tried them from MAC but I was never very good at it.